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OIF resets board of directors, launches network operator survey on coherent optics
The OIF Network Operators Working Group has revealed plans to conduct a survey of global operators regarding next-generation coherent optics application requirements, features, and timing.
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An OIF Overview
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Driving Next Generation Network Solutions at OIF – A Network Operator’s Perspective
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Deadline for 2020 Lightwave Innovation Reviews extended to November 22
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Entry deadline for 2020 Lightwave Innovation Reviews is November 15
Transmission
The Evolving Needs of Fiber-Optics Assembly Houses
Components
Sumitomo Electric, Senko unveil AirMT noncontact multi-fiber optical connector technology
Optical Tech
Initial entry deadline for 2020 Lightwave Innovation Reviews is October 25
Components
OIF approves IC-TROSA Implementation Agreement to pave road to 400ZR modules
Components
CS Consortium forms to promote use of data center 400G fiber-optic connector
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Mergers & Acquisitions
China approves II-VI/Finisar deal, closing date set
II-VI Inc. has finally received approval from the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China (SAMR) for the company’s planned acquisition of Finisar Corp. – with a small catch.
Companies
Silicon photonics startup Scintil Photonics raises $4.4 million in first-round funding
The company says it will use the money to develop prototypes of 800-Gbps transceiver photonic circuits targeted at data center network applications.
Components
II-VI offers 400-mW micro-pump laser for high-temp coherent networks
The company says its single-mode uncooled micro-pump laser can maintain 400-mW of output power, with 1 W of power consumption, in environments that reach 85 degrees Celsius.
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OIF plans 400ZR, CEI-112G, IC-TROSA interops at ECOC 2019
Meanwhile, OIF Physical and Link Layer Working Group, Vice Chair Optical Karl Gass will deliver a presentation titled “Deployment of the 400ZR Ecosystem” on Tuesday, September 24, from 3:00 to 3:30 PM.
Components
Senko offers LC EZ-Flip polarity reversible fiber-optic connector
The connector is designed for applications where easy changes in polarity of LC duplex fiber connectors may be required. Senko asserts that technicians can change the polarity of the LC EZ-Flip within 3 seconds.
Companies
TeraXion touts new funding, executive shifts
The company says it has sold a minority stake to BDC Capital’s Growth Equity division. BDC’s Growth and Transition Capital division also is working with CIBC on bank refinancing.
Companies
Penny Herscher new Lumentum board chair
She replaces Martin A. Kaplan, who died August 3.
Companies
U.S. Commerce Dept. grants Huawei another 90-day pass but adds more affiliates to Entity List
The Temporary General License BIS granted Huawei is the second the Chinese telecommunications technology supplier has received.
Mergers & Acquisitions
II-VI to refile Finisar purchase approval request with Chinese authority
The company says the action should not adversely affect the review process of the deal, which II-VI management now expects to close this fall.
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Latest Ethernet Alliance High-Speed Networking Plugfest has 97% pass rate
If the latest Ethernet Alliance High Speed Networking (HSN) Plugfest is any indication, industry is making significant progress toward developing multivendor interoperable high-speed devices.
Transmission
OIF launches coherent driver modulator, FlexE/400ZR white paper projects
The first effort targets a higher baud rate coherent driver modulator and the second seeks to create a white paper that describes low-rate service multiplexing using FlexE and 400ZR.
Companies
Lumentum Board Chairman Martin A. Kaplan passes away
Kaplan also was chairman of Superconductor Technologies, a developer of superconducting wire. He was 81.
Earnings Statements
NeoPhotonics escapes 2Q19 above revised guidance
Company management said that strength in demand among Western customers as well as resumption of most of their shipments to Huawei accounted for the better than expected revenue performance
Companies
Finisar CEO Hurlston to depart before sale to II-VI closes
Finisar Corp. has revealed that CEO Michael Hurlston is leaving the company to pursue another, unspecified opportunity. He was not expected to be offered a position with II-VI.
